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Ephod, The
The emblem of the priestly office - Ho 3:4
WORN BY
- The high priest- 1Sa 2:28; 14:3
- Ordinary priests- 1Sa 22:18
- Persons engaged in the service of God- 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14
- Generally of linen- 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14
FOR THE HIGH PRIEST
- Commanded to be made- Ex 28:4
- Made of offerings of the people- Ex 25:4,7
- Made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, &c- Ex 28:6; 29:2,3
- Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names ofthe twelve tribes of Israel - Ex 28:7,9-12; 39:4,6,7
- Had a girdle of curious work- Ex 28:8
- Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to- Ex 28:25-28; 39:20,21
- Worn over the robe- Ex 28:31; Le 8:7
- Fastened on with its own girdle- Le 8:7
- Worn or held by him when consulted- 1Sa 23:6,9-12; 30:7,8
- Used by idolatrous priests- Jud 8:27; 17:5; 18:14
- Israel deprived of, for sin- Ho 3:4 Next Topic (Ephraim, Tribe of)